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dead gum.... help pls?

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Boris13 · 11/04/2014 18:42

Hello...

I had a tooth absess, which infected the tooth, so had to have the tooth removed.

Since then, over a week, it has been very bad.
I have been back and dentist has said I have 'dry socket'...
I have been going back every day for it to be 'packed'
Last night Abit of 'bone' was sticking into.my.cheek and I had to pull it out
Today at the dentist, she said my gum is dead, and has referred me urgently to the hospital in the morning, she says it's worse and the bone may of been from my jaw???
The gum where my tooth was and all around it, right down is completly willie, no red gum left...

Any idea what this could be????

I'm in agony, it's effecting my talking, I'm on strong painkillers and washing with salt and it's still killing me....

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Boris13 · 11/04/2014 19:59

Anyone please?

Thank.you.

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Boris13 · 12/04/2014 10:38

Dentist must of made a mistake as I rang the hospital and it's not open till Monday....

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McFlurry · 12/04/2014 10:43

Oh that sounds awful for you, Boris. I have no experience but in your position I'd be going to A&E, I think. Some hospitals have emergency dental treatment facilities out if hours (I once had an abscess treated in this way).

Friedbrain · 13/04/2014 12:57

Sounds awful.....

hashtagwhatever · 15/04/2014 00:24

Did you get to the hospital today?

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